Owner

Pat is the owner of Forrest Run having purchased the company in 2004. He was born and raised in Neenah and graduated from Neenah High School in 1988. Pat has also been a licensed Funeral Director since 1994 and is the owner of Kessler-Fahrenkrug Funeral Home in Neenah. Pat has always looked at Forrest Run as an extension of his services as a Funeral Director as your pet is a member of the family. He works together with his staff to ensure that you are receiving the most comforting experience possible.

Office/Customer Service Manager

Amy has been with Forrest Run since January 2019.  She has been part of the pet industry since she was 13 years old.  She has worked in boarding kennels, pet stores, a dog daycare and a veterinarian clinic.   Amy was a manager at Petco in Darboy for 12 years before joining the Forrest Run Family.  Amy knows the heartache of losing a pet, she’s lost 6 of her own dogs, her cat, 2 rabbits, turtles, a conure and fish. 

In her free time, Amy enjoys spending time in the country where she lives with her husband, Dan, their young daughter, Anna, their dachshund JD and labrador Diesel.  Amy enjoys camping with her family and making memories in whatever she may be doing.

Customer Service & Pet Specialist / Crematory Technician

Mark has been part of the Forrest Run Family since the spring of 2020.  He brings many years of mechanical background to Forrest Run. 

Mark is married to his wife, Jenny.  They have two adult children and live in Little Chute.  Mark has grown up with dogs his entire life, currently his family shares their home with their Boxer, Stanley.  In Mark’s free time, you may find him riding his vintage bicycles, at the Symco Hot Rod Show, working in the “Shop” with his dad or enjoying time with family and friends. 

Customer Service & Pet Specialist / Crematory Technician

Nathan has been with Forret Run since 2018.  He left in the spring of 2020 and came back to rejoin our team in February 2023.  Nathan was born and raised in Wautoma, WI.  Nathan’s true calling is after care.  He became an Apprentice Funeral Director in 2018.

In his free time, Nathan enjoys golfing, skiing, boating and spending time with his family.  Nathan has golfed in 15 states and is always looking for an opportunity to advance his skills and play at some of the most prestigious courses in the world.

Business Manager

Jill rejoined Forrest Run part time in September 2023. Jill has 9 years prior experience at Forrest Run where she worked in the office, helped maintain the grounds and met with clients and veterinary offices.  Although her background is in finance, she has had a love of animals her whole life. Jill grew up with dogs and currently she and her husband have an adopted mixed breed “Moxie” and two cats, LuLu and Izzy.

Jill was born and raised in the area and she and her husband have made Sherwood their home for the last 25 years. In her free time, Jill enjoys the gym, walking Moxie at High Cliff and spending time with her 3 adult children. She and Gary also enjoy loading up their e-bikes and exploring the area.